Opposition parties should bury the hatchet
Friday, May 05, 2023 | 70 Views |
If only the leaders of the opposition parties had listened to President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s forebodings when addressing a rally in Shoshong recently confessing that going into the 2019 General Election, his party was threatened by the strength of the UDC coalition partners that encompassed the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), the Botswana National Front (BNF) and the Botswana People’s Party (BPP).
If only the leaders had listened to Masisi’s message, they would have done better. The Masisi-led ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has literally been in fear of the strength of the coalition partners. But the incessant fights in the UDC definitely offer a sense of relief to the BDP and its leader Masisi.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...